Coaches - PG 2
RULES
The attached rules provide an outline of the format for the different age groups, practice and game formats, along with a standard set of rules of the game. Eagan Wave Soccer leverages the FIFA rules as a basis. Changes to the rules are made to accomodate the smaller format games.
SMALL SIDED GAMES
US Youth Soccer has been moving to small sided soccer games to encourage the number of touches for younger players. By increasing the number of touches each player gets per training session and game, the faster they develop as players and the more fun they have.
We will be following the format:
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Grades & Leagues |
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Players: Maximum |
Minimum |
Notes |
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Grade PreK - K |
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3 v 3 with no Goalkeeper |
3 |
ALL Play on half a field* |
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Grade 1 |
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4 v 4 with no Goalkeeper |
3 |
ALL Play on half a field* |
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Grade 2 |
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4 v 4 with no Goalkeeper |
3 |
Full field game play with subs |
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Grade 3-4 |
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5 v 5 plus Goalkeeper |
4 |
6v6 total players on field with subs |
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Grade 5-6 |
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7v7 plus Goalkeeper |
5 |
8v8 total players on field with subs |
*PreK & K & 1: These depend on how many players are on your team. Everyone plays all the time.
Check out the links to MYSA & US Youth Soccer. Both organizations address key youth coaching philosophies and present the importance of small sided games.
